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SOUTHEAST ASIAN–STYLE VEGETABLE STEW

By Nava Atlas From VegKitchen.com 

Broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, and peppers mingle in a rich coconut–peanut base, making a stew that’s perfect for cool spring evenings. Adapted from Vegan Soups and Hearty Stews for All Seasons. Photo by Theresa Raffetto. Serves: 6

2 tablespoons cornstarch 14-ounce can light coconut milk 1/2 cup Thai peanut sauce or natural smooth peanut butter Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons natural granulated sugar 3 to 4 ounces fine rice noodles or bean-thread noodles 1 tablespoon light olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups bite-sized broccoli florets 3 cups [...]

Black Bean Sloppy Joes.

From VegKitchen.com By Nava Atlas This week’s recipe, by April Jones, a regular VegKitchen contributor, is one of those go-to recipes you can make even when you’re at the tail end of a wearisome day. It’s delicious with a big salad or coleslaw and baked sweet potatoes or, if time or patience aren’t an issue, sweet potato oven fries. Serves: 6

1 bell pepper, finely chopped 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced, optional 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced, or more to taste Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained, rinsed, and lightly mashed 1 teaspoon cumin 1 [...]

ROASTED VEGGIE PIZZA

From VegKitchen.com By Nava Atlas

Piled high with roasted veggies, this pizza is a good one for hearty appetites. Though a small amount of non-dairy cheese is optional, this pizza truly doesn’t need it for flavor. Feeding a larger crowd? The recipe is easily doubled to make two pizzas. Take off on this idea to vary the pizza with other vegetables. Recipe from Vegan Express.Photo by Susan Voisin, FatFree Vegan Kitchen.

Makes: 6 slices

1 link Tofurky or Field Roast vegan sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 small red bell pepper, cut into narrow strips 1 cup small broccoli florets [...]

PROVENÇAL BEAN STEW

From VegKitchen.com By Nava Atlas

 

This meatless version of a rustic Provençal bean stew is sensual and satisfying. A fresh, crusty French baguette is perfect for soaking up its delicious broth. A bountiful tossed salad makes it a complete meal.

 

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups water 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 4 celery stalks, diced 1/2 cup dry red wine 4 cups cooked navy beans (about 1 2/3 cups raw) or two 16-ounce cans, drained and rinsed One 16-ounce can salt-free diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 [...]

Brazilian Black Bean Stew

From VegKitchen.com By Nava Atlas

A vegan take on Brazil’s famous national dish (feijoada), this stew is abundant with nourishing ingredients. I love the contrast of the black beans and sweet potatoes, both flavor-wise and visually. Serve with steamed fresh greens and a tropical fruit salad or orange slices, as shown here. Thanks to Nanette Blanchard for the lovely photo! Serves: 6 to 8 1 cup tomato juice or tomato sauce 1 1/2 cups brown rice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups cooked black beans, [...]

Meatless Monday: Pea shoot pesto alfredo

Here’s a great recipe for pasta lovers who want to eat lite. This one is again from Kristin Celeste Shroeger at The Intentional Minimalist.

ingredients farm fresh organic pea shoots farm fresh organic flat leaf parsley farm fresh organic garlic raw organic brazil nuts local verjus lemon infused olive oil (recipe link) green onion infused olive oil (recipe link) farm fresh organic dried tomatoes organic kalamata olives gluten-free organic pasta turkish pul kirmizi biber spice sea salt and pepper

pesto directions pull three cups pea shoot leaves and one cup parsley leaves from stems (reserve one cup pea shoot tops). mince [...]

Tendon-free Tuesday? Your recipe is here a day late…

Somehow falling back with the time change messed us up a week late – we failed to post our weekly Meatless Monday recipe! At least that’s the excuse we’re using.

Better late than never, right? Here’s a wonderful recipe that has our tummy growling. We’ll call it Tendon-free Tuesday!

Once again, this recipe is from Kristin Celeste Shroeger over at The Intentional Minimalist.

Fall Coleslaw Wraps

Ingredients farm fresh organic bok choy farm fresh organic cabbage farm fresh organic radicchio farm fresh organic apple raw organic walnuts 3 tablespoons organic balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons spring onion infused olive oil  (recipe link) [...]

Mizuna-n-sorrel Chimichurri on Zucchini Pasta

By Kristin Celeste Shroeger

the intentionl minimalist

Ingredients 3 cups farm fresh organic mizuna 1 cup farm fresh organic sorrel 1 cup farm fresh organic flat leaf parsley Farm fresh organic zucchini (1/2 medium zucchini per person) Farm fresh organic jalapeno pepper Farm fresh organic red pepper Farm fresh organic garlic (3 large or 4 small cloves) Organic lime Organic avocado (1 large or 2 small) Spring onion infused olive oil (recipe link) Sea salt Smoked hot paprika Directions With a potato peeler, make zucchini pasta strips until you reach the zucchini seeds (save zucchini core to add in chimichurri). [...]